Purchaser Indirect Sourcing

Join our team as a Purchaser Indirect Sourcing specialist. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team in Hinwil, Switzerland. As a Purchaser Indirect Sourcing specialist, you will be responsible for the autonomous execution of project procurement, development of purchasing and indirect sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities:

• Execute project procurement autonomously
• Develop purchasing and indirect sourcing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and improve quality, standards, and delivery performance
• Negotiate procurement scopes, taking into account cost, lead times, and quality
• Manage suppliers and develop the existing supplier base
• Coordinate between suppliers, specialist departments, and project management

Requirements:

• Completed degree in business administration or a similar technical or commercial vocational training
• Further education as a certified procurement specialist (with Swiss Federal Diploma) or a completed bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Experience working with ServiceNow and SAP R3 or SAP S4/HANA
• Initial experience in coordinating between quality assurance, design, and production departments
• Strong technical understanding and sound analytical skills
• Assertiveness and strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external collaboration
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and positive work attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Structured and goal-oriented approach to working within a project environment
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• Business fluent proficiency in both German and English